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Darling Dogs of May A secure dog activity paddock in the Newbury, Thatcham and Basingstoke area.

27/09/2026

Calling all local pet accessories and snacks businesses! We need you! đŸ«”đŸŒ

We're starting a little 'honesty' shop at our Paddock venue and we're looking for any potential business owners to collab with us alongside and their awesome Decommissioned British coin pet accessories.

Check out the video. Hopefully it answers most questions you might have but if you're still unsure, please do get in touch.

And to all of our customers that are already enjoying the shop and making purchases, many thanks!

Much love,

DD team

20/08/2026

ÂŁ2 for an hour session! đŸ¶đŸ•đŸ•â€đŸŠș

That's right! We've been busy in the Parkour Arena renovating the enclosure and adding some brand new obstacles!

And you can come and see it for yourself for ÂŁ2! Offer available to NEW and EXISTING customers.

Use code "Parkourdog" at checkout.
*Code valid until the end of September 2026
*One coupon code per customer

Head to our website to book now!

13/07/2026

Trying to avoid the sun with your dogs? Our Parkour Arena is almost entirely in the shade from 3pm each day! And with this breeze rolling in... đŸ‘ŒđŸŒđŸ•đŸ¶

Bit chilly! đŸ„¶đŸ„¶đŸ„¶ But we're still open! Happy New Year everyone!
06/01/2026

Bit chilly! đŸ„¶đŸ„¶đŸ„¶ But we're still open!

Happy New Year everyone!

Happy Holidays to everyone! Much love, The DD Team 🎄🩃🎁🐕‍đŸŠș
25/12/2025

Happy Holidays to everyone!

Much love,

The DD Team 🎄🩃🎁🐕‍đŸŠș

A HUGE THANK YOU! 🐕‍đŸŠșđŸ„°đŸ•We wanted to take the time to thank all of our Paddock and Parkour users that took the time to sh...
01/11/2025

A HUGE THANK YOU! 🐕‍đŸŠșđŸ„°đŸ•

We wanted to take the time to thank all of our Paddock and Parkour users that took the time to share their lovely stories and accounts of rescuing their gorgeous dogs! If you've missed any of it, be sure to check out our previous posts where over 20 people shared their heartwarming stories.

The aim of this initiative was mainly to highlight the reality of rescuing dogs and to hopefully dispel some common myths.

They're not all lunatics. They're not all lost causes. They're not all uncontrollable and damaged beyond repair.

And lest we forget all of the hard work that many rescue centres put in to train these dogs before they reach their new homes.

So once again, thank you to everyone that has been involved. We've absolutely loved hearing about the various stories.

And to the owners of these wonderful rescue dogs, it is truly terrific and you should be proud of what you've done for a dog or dogs in need.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

Much love,

DD team

Such a cutey! Meet Paddy! Dog Owner’s Name:Donna Dog(s) name:Paddy Rescue Centre / Form of Rescue:Stockenchurch Dog...
24/10/2025

Such a cutey! Meet Paddy!

Dog Owner’s Name:
Donna

Dog(s) name:
Paddy

Rescue Centre / Form of Rescue:
Stockenchurch

Dog’s age when rescued:
3 months

What your rescue dog(s) was like with to begin with:
Paddy was a puppy, but hadn’t spent any time indoors, we slowly introduced washing machines, hoovers etc.

More so we don’t know Paddys breed, his mother was a jack russell, but he looks nothing like a jack russell.

What your rescue dog(s) is like now:
We assume Paddy is a Patterdale, we’ve had to adjust his training and centre what excits him. It’s been a journey learning his breed.

Any general tips you’d give to anyone thinking about rescuing a dog:
Be prepared for anything

Meet Nova! What a cute smile! Dog Owner’s Name:Amy Russell Dog(s) name:Nova Rescue Centre / Form of Rescue: Dog’s age ...
15/10/2025

Meet Nova! What a cute smile!

Dog Owner’s Name:
Amy Russell

Dog(s) name:
Nova

Rescue Centre / Form of Rescue:


Dog’s age when rescued:
4

What your rescue dog(s) was like with to begin with:
Nova was quite unsure of her new surroundings at the beginning. She wasn’t very confident but had obviously been well trained and responded well to some commands. She was very quiet initially but did love a cuddle!

What your rescue dog(s) is like now:
We have only had her for 3 months. She still loves a cuddle! She is now more confident and pushing the boundaries a little! She is however being a very good girl in her training sessions and enjoys agility exercises! Obedience and recall... a little hit and miss but getting there! She loves her ball, tug toy and going in the car. Definately already part of the furniture and has made out home feel complete again after we lost our previous rescue, our baby boy Dudley 2 and a half years ago.

Any general tips you’d give to anyone thinking about rescuing a dog:
Research the breed you are thinking of rescuing, they all have different personalities. Be prepared to give them time.. both to settle in and when the time is right to give them training. Be patient with them, be invested in them but set clear boundaries. Be consistent and give them a good structured routine. We know Nova’s background so we were prepared for potential challenges.. that isn’t always the case with rescue dogs and they can’t tell us what happened to them before they found thier forever home.

Meet Harley! What a gorgeous coat he has! Dog Owner’s Name:Emily Applegate Dog(s) name:Harley Rescue Centre / Form of ...
11/10/2025

Meet Harley! What a gorgeous coat he has!
Dog Owner’s Name:
Emily Applegate

Dog(s) name:
Harley

Rescue Centre / Form of Rescue:
Hands 4 Paws

Dog’s age when rescued:
1

What your rescue dog(s) was like with to begin with:
Timid, shy.

What your rescue dog(s) is like now:
A lovable maniac.

Any general tips you’d give to anyone thinking about rescuing a dog:
Be patient and fully research how it will change your life. We wouldn’t be without her but it hadn’t been easy.

Such a cutey! Meet Winston! Dog Owner’s Name:Dean Chamberlain Dog(s) name:Winston Rescue Centre / Form of Rescue: Do...
02/10/2025

Such a cutey! Meet Winston!

Dog Owner’s Name:
Dean Chamberlain

Dog(s) name:
Winston

Rescue Centre / Form of Rescue:


Dog’s age when rescued:
4 years 8 months

What your rescue dog(s) was like with to begin with:
Fantastic, basic commands a little rusty but we are getting there!

What your rescue dog(s) is like now:
Changed my life; absolutely marvellous to have him and hes a real character. We now have a routine and hes brilliant

Any general tips you’d give to anyone thinking about rescuing a dog:
A little patience is essential for any new family member isnt it? Would recommend a rescue if you have the time and patience to give a dog.

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Darling Buds Of May
Thatcham
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